do a lot of landscape photography, and while shutter speeds often allow for hand-held use, there is a distinct, visible benefit to mounting the camera on a tripod. Not only does it reduce vibration, but it also allows different exposure times to be used without the risk of camera shake, for example from running water. I have several tripods, some sturdier (and therefore heavier) than others, and I usually keep a medium-duty tripod in my car. I would describe this K&F Concept tripod as medium-heavy at 1.8 kg, but it is more stable than I expected for this weight. The tripod is made from carbon fiber which gives it strength without being too heavy and it looks great! The tripod comes with a metal ball head that can support cameras weighing up to 16kg. Initially I thought the tripod would be more suitable for videography, but when using it for photography with my Nikon Z-series and a large telephoto lens I find it works quite well for both. It is up to 68 inches tall and can be used as both a tripod and a monopod. Not all photographers like ball heads (they have their pros and cons) and I replaced the ball head with a tri-axis head for a while, but I kind of like the ball head on this tripod. I've been using the tripod for a couple of weeks and I like it. It doesn't weigh much making it easy to carry in a shoulder bag and so far has proven to be a solid mount. I also like the look of the tripod. It's not a cheap tripod, and there are competing models on the market, but the combination of carbon fiber and easy portability makes it a tripod you can use every day.